Bitcoin Tops $77,000 After Bank of Japan Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points

Bitcoin rose above $77,000 after the Bank of Japan increased interest rates by 25 basis points, according to CoinDesk. The move lifted borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years, while the yen declined following the decision. The market reaction places Bitcoin’s advance alongside a notable shift in Japan’s monetary policy. CoinDesk reported the developments on September 18, 2026. The rate increase was the central event affecting both the Japanese currency and the cryptocurrency market in the supplied report. No further details on the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook or Bitcoin’s subsequent trading were provided.